The Restricted Growth Association

We always welcome new members whether you are a mother or father of a child with restricted growth, a professional working with someone who has restricted growth, or you are a person of restricted growth yourself. Visit the 'About the RGA' Section for more information about how we can support you.

Welcome to the Restricted Growth Association - (RGA)

The RGA is a UK based charity that provides vital information and support to improve the quality of life for persons of restricted growth (dwarfism), and their families.

Convention 2009

There are estimated to be over 200 different forms of restricted growth, also known as dwarfism or short stature. The most common of these conditions, affecting around 70% of our full members, is Achondroplasia, a condition that causes disproportionate short stature. For more information about some of the conditions our members have experience of please see our page about Restricted Growth.

Convention 2009

The RGA aims to support individuals and families that are affected by any restricted growth condition by providing telephone support, opportunities to come together on equal terms, a quarterly magazine and provide a wider public awareness of the conditions to increase understanding.

The Committee of the RGA is made up of members that represent the views and needs of the membership.

RGA 40th Anniversary Convention - Getting full!

This years convention will be held in Chester - further details are available in the members' area and the latest RGA News. We can accommodate a few more places but these are limited. Please contact the office to check spaces are left before booking.

A Small Matter of Equality
Living with Restricted Growth

You can now download the full report completed by Tom Shakespeare, Michael Wright & Sue Thompson from Newcastle University. This report is a research project carried out on behalf of the Restricted Growth Association and funded by the Big Lottery Fund in 2007.

Restricted growth affects approximately 6000 individuals in the UK and their families. Around 200 rare genetic or developmental conditions cause disproportionate short stature, known medically as skeletal dysplasia. But restricted growth is more than a medical condition: myths and legends have always provided imagery and stories about dwarfs or little people. This fascination is expressed today in staring and name-calling, and through media stereotypes.

Anniversary Events

There are lots of events organised for 2010. This year will see the 40th Anniversary and as such we will be relaunching the National Day, continuing with the popular convention and holding social events throughout the country. Please see the events section in the members area for more details.

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If you can help out in any way with organising a social event in your area please contact the office. There are lots of members that will gladly give you help and support to arrange it.

RGA News

04/07/2010	Disappointment at Health Minister remarks
16/05/2010	New Association Manager
26/02/2010	New RGA Press release - MDS
16/01/2010	RGA on the Radio!
21/12/2009	RGA Press Release
14/12/2009	2010 Membership Renewal

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New Address

The RGA has a new address:

PO Box 15755

Solihull

B93 3FY

0300 111 1970

0300 numbers are reserved for charities and public bodies and cost the same to call as normal 01 and 02 numbers. The advantage with the 0300 number over an 0845 number comes for callers that have inclusive minutes on their package.

If you call from a mobile the call will be the same cost as calling a standard landline number and should also be included in your inclusive minutes.

Members Area

Members of the RGA can register for access to our Members Area. Please use the 'Register' link on the page to set up your details. If you don't have access to your membership number it is usually possible to authenticate your application using your name and postcode.

For members security this area is only available to existing members of the RGA

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